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Midfielder Mathieu Flamini returns after suspension for Arsenal against Marseille with the Gunners aiming to reach the Champions League last 16. Forward Theo Walcott is also in contention after playing in the 2-0 win over Southampton following two months out...

The Football Association will investigate an incident in which Leyton Orient goalkeeper Jamie Jones appeared to be attacked by a fan at Swindon. A 26-year-old man was arrested after seeming to throw three punches at Jones in the second half...

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has admitted he was at fault when he kicked out at Jordon Mutch during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Cardiff. Referee Neil Swarbrick opted to book the 28-year-old rather than show him a red card for...

A rampant Manchester City thrashed Tottenham to reassert their title credentials and move six points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal. The hosts went ahead after 14 seconds when a poor Hugo Lloris clearance led to Jesus Navas brilliantly chipping in. Alvaro...

Gareth Bale has insisted there is no rivalry between himself and Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid and says the Portugal forward is the best player in the world. Bale's £85m move to Real from Tottenham in September eclipsed Ronaldo's £80m...

England midfielder Michael Carrick has extended his contract with Manchester United, keeping him at the club until June 2015 with an option of a further year. Carrick has established himself as an integral part of the United team since joining...

Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he is not obsessed with winning the Ballon d'Or for a second time in January despite a series of scintillating performances that have made him the strong favourite to win the award. Ronaldo scored his fifth...

Football clubs are aiming to get 40,000 more women and girls playing the sport with a new £2.4m grassroots scheme. Season-long coaching sessions will be aimed at 14-25-year-olds. The Football Association and Sport England are joining forces with the Premier League...

Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet says he must have the final word on the club's January transfer signings. The 46-year-old will work on player recruitment alongside Sunderland's director of football, Roberto De Fanti, and chief scout Valentino Angeloni. But Poyet, who...

Spanish leaders Barcelona will have to play out the last eight matches of 2013, starting Saturday against Granada, without two key men: world player of the year Lionel Messi and goalkeeper Victor Valdes. Messi has a damaged left hamstring; Valdes...